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    Clear Fork Campground at Crawford State Park permits dogs at its waterfront sites, requiring leashing throughout the park. Black Canyon Dispersed Camping on BLM land near Black Canyon of the Gunnison also welcomes pets with standard BLM regulations. Iron Creek Campground maintains pet-friendly campsites with electric hookups and hosts who clean fire pits and rake gravel after campers depart. North Rim Campground in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park allows leashed pets at its 13 first-come, first-served sites, though pets are prohibited on certain trails including Explanation Point. All campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements, typically 6 feet or less, with owners responsible for waste cleanup.

    Wildlife encounters require special consideration when camping with pets around Crawford. Black bear sightings have occurred at North Rim Campground, making proper food storage and pet supervision critical. Dogs should remain leashed to avoid wildlife conflicts and encounters with abundant mule deer throughout the area. Crawford State Park offers excellent water access with opportunities for dogs to cool off during summer months when temperatures can make tent camping challenging. Pets receive more shade at North Rim Campground where pinyon and juniper provide coverage, while Iron Creek sites lack significant shade. The North Rim area experiences seasonal closures from November through April/May with surprisingly cold temperatures possible even in late spring. Sites maintain reasonable spacing at most locations but audible privacy remains limited at the more compact North Rim sites.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Crawford (147)

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      1. South Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

      4.6(68)11mi from Crawford89 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We had deer around our campsite (we had to have our dog on a leash because at that time of year the deer have babies and get fiesty."

      "I'd like to correct a couple of misconceptions that might be coming from faulty info here or in other listings outside the recreation.gov system."

      from $20 - $34 / night

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      2. Black Canyon Dispersed Camping

      4.2(70)13mi from CrawfordRVs, Tents

      "Didn’t say pet friendly on the reviews but my dog and I found a nice little secluded campsite off to the right and down a less jagged road. Be careful."

      "Great location right next to the park! There are plenty of sites and the views are beautiful. Entrance was slightly rutted so make sure you can off-road just a bit!"

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      3. Iron Creek Campground — Crawford State Park

      4.2(15)1mi from Crawford45 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Great view of the lake but the lake level was down so we weren't as close as you could be but still a great lake & mountain view. I have Verizon I had 2 to 3 bars & could stream Pandora."

      "Many vineyards close by. Joe Cocker (rock singer) had a ranch nearby."

      from $36 / night

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      4. North Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

      4.4(20)10mi from Crawford14 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "This campground is on NPS land, so there is a fee ($16 in season+ water/$8 off season no water) that can be paid at the nearby ranger's station on the honor system."

      "Driving through Colorado in the fall there is nothing which can compare. "

      from $20 / night

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      5. Black Canyon

      4.3(3)5mi from CrawfordTents

      "Crawford is about 8 miles away and has some restaurants with good home cooking."

      "from the main road but very quiet. we arrived at night and there was plenty of spots. we camped in the car just for the night but plenty of flat land for tents and we say a fire pit. only a 15 minute drive"

      6. Clear Fork Campground — Crawford State Park

      5.0(2)2mi from Crawford20 sitesRVs, Tents

      "As part of Crawford Lake State Park, this campground offers great water access to a small reservoir for SUPs, motorboats and sailing."

      "Super cool location and great sites. Imagine it is crowded during peak season but many nights during our stay we were only rig in campground. Worth a visit. Beautiful scenery, good trails."

      from $28 - $41 / night

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      7. The Campground at Big B’s Delicious Orchards

      2.8(6)11mi from CrawfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Campsites are a small piece of grassy area next to a pond or on an outside loop. Portable toilets only. Traffic noise at night."

      "Our only complaint was that it was quite hot (topped out near 100 degrees)."

      from $25 - $170 / night

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      8. Dispersed River Site - Gunnison Gorge National Conservation

      4.7(6)14mi from CrawfordRVs, Tents

      "Hiking trails nearby. Multiple campgrounds along the road but the road is bumpy and one way so occasionally someone has to pull over to let others pass."

      "It's one car width and has some drop offs next to it but people were driving RVs on the road. Managed it fine in a Honda HR-V. Might be tough if it's muddy."

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      9. Cedar Creek RV Park

      3.8(13)20mi from CrawfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "All spots are on gravel, but there is a large pet yard as well as a grassy area with a large play structure for the kids. Has onsite propane refill services."

      "The RV sites are all on gravel but there is a large grassy area near the office. The site is on the edge of town but was fairly quiet. Nice clean laundry and restrooms."

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      10. Elk Creek Campground

      4.1(35)29mi from Crawford153 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our campsite was number 7 (on a clearing surrounded by a creek with a few other campsites). Campsites are close in proximity, but we had awesome campers around us who we befriended."

      "You are in close proximity to other campers as is usual in a BLM or NFS campground. Not an issue really. There is a rodent issue at the camp."

      from $24 - $34 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Crawford, CO

    1376 Reviews of 147 Crawford Campgrounds

    • Mechel M.
      May. 22, 2018

      Gunnison KOA

      Beautiful Setting and Family Friendly

      The Gunnison KOA is in a beautiful setting with large trees that is about 75 yards from the river. The spaces are generously sized, although the camping sites could use power outlets. They are very kid and pet friendly; and have a dog park. There is a friendly donkey who roams the grounds, so make sure your 4 legged friends are okay around bigger animals. The bathrooms are clean and functional. The same could not be said for the dishwashing station that is outdoors. It is in horrible condition, including a dripping faucet. Also, be aware that you are very close to the river and there is a mosquito and moisture problem. Even with these minor problems, this is still a great place to stay.

    • C
      Sep. 25, 2020

      Palisade Basecamp RV Resort

      Wow! Love this camping spot

      Can’t say enough about this camp spot. Wow!! Pull throughs ... back ends available. Fabulous service from the owners. We planned on staying 2 nights but ended up staying a few more days. Dog park, showers, laundry faculties, full hookups, general store, art, great WiFi (we had Verizon) ... and some sites are backed up to the Colorado River. Just amazing .... very clean. Would highly recommend!

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 12, 2019

      Ouray KOA

      Amazing, for a KOA

      We usually boondock, but stopped here for a change. Great sites, lovely staff, dog park, great BBQ, band at night ... really a top notch KOA.

    • David L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 26, 2020

      Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

      You get what you pay for...

      We spend three days here between some disperse camping in the region and could not say enough good things. The staff were extremely friendly, this sites were clean, dog park great, river amazing, and location to Montrose perfect.

      The laundry rooms was clean with new equipment.

      The Wifi was five stars which is rare in most RV parks. Super fast speeds.

      We will be back!

    • Joey B.
      Nov. 13, 2020

      Oh Be Joyful Campground

      Perfect weather in October!

      Drove out with some friends from Kansas in early October this year and the views and weather was Amazing! Campsite has “fees” through an honor system so you no host to worry about you come and camp as you go here. Place has fire pits bathrooms! One of my favorite spots to camp in Colorado so far.

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 16, 2020

      Owl Creek Pass

      Breathtaking but NO

      This was such a magically beautiful location. The aspens were amazing, the surrounding forest, flowing river and waterfalls, and sweeping mountain scapes were breathtaking. Why only two stars? Well, first off, our campsite seemed too perfect to still be open, and it was. Unbeknownst to us, we were the only place for miles that you can get cell service, so we had 20-30 “visitors” a day drive up to our little round about spot to get a phone call or text out. That’s more people I see a day than even my own neighborhood and far more than I want to see on my outdoor exhursion.

      Ok, so we picked a bad spot.... but every place we hiked and drove was overrun with cattle. Within an hour of our arrival and set up, cows began to wander over, pooping all over the place. Cows were EVERYWHERE- all the way up to Silver Jack reservoir and further. That made the flies worse than normal. They were the only “wildlife” we saw in four days... 15-20 at a time... hundreds overall. In all of my years camping in Colorado, I’ve never experienced this. Every camper we encountered complained about it. I loved the views, but I’ll never be back to camp.

    • D
      Oct. 18, 2024

      Clear Fork Campground — Crawford State Park

      West Elk Views

      As part of Crawford Lake State Park, this campground offers great water access to a small reservoir for SUPs, motorboats and sailing. Decent fishing in the spring with some northerns, bass, and crappie. Excellent walking trails and a sandy swimming beach plus two boat ramps nearby. Rarely full capacity, it's a nice relaxing place to hang. The town of Crawford is right over the hill with a great coffee shop, ice cream parlor, and restaurants. Good jumping off spot to visit the North Rim of the Black Canyon NP (one of the gems of Western Colorado and much less visited than the South Rim near Montrose).

    • Billy M.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 28, 2024

      Riverbend RV Park & Cabins

      Riverbend Montrose Colorado

      Book it Now! This RV park will fill up quickly. Riverbend is a beautiful park in a fantastic location. What sets this park apart from others is the owners and camp hosts. The park's owners are exceptional; everything they do is done for the benefit of their guests.

       A few examples include oversized RV sites, WiFi, and they even love dogs because they have an off-lease dog park. The camp hosts here are fantastic; 

      Rob and Becky and Kirby and Robin are two couples that truely went above and beyond. They are simply the best! 

      We had such a great time we invited several of our friends to come down and rent a cabin, which they all did, and we had an absolute blast! The most amazing trip ever!

    Guide to Crawford

    Crawford State Park's pet-friendly campgrounds allow pets at both Iron Creek and Clear Fork sites, providing electric hookups and water access for camping with dogs. Black Canyon Dispersed Camping offers free pet-friendly sites on BLM land approximately 5 miles from the North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The North Rim Campground within the national park also welcomes leashed pets with access to trails and canyon views. Sites at Crawford State Park feature picnic tables, fire rings, and some have waterfront locations with views of the reservoir where dogs can access the shoreline. Sites are level for RVs with water and electric hookups, though many lack shade, making summer camping challenging for pets.

    Several hiking trails near the dispersed camping areas accommodate dogs while providing access to spectacular canyon views. The North Rim's first-come, first-served campground includes bear boxes at each site, an important consideration when camping with pets in wildlife areas. Black bears have been spotted in the camping areas, with one camper reporting a black bear cub near the campground. Crawford State Park offers good walking trails for pets, with the reservoir providing water access for dogs that enjoy swimming. The small town of Crawford is just over the hill from the state park campgrounds, providing convenient access to supplies. During drought years, campers report yellow jacket problems at some sites, requiring extra vigilance when camping with pets.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Crawford, CO is South Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with a 4.6-star rating from 68 reviews.

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